Janis OSIS

Professor Dr.habil.sc.ing. Janis OSIS Leading Researcher Institute of Applied Computer Systems, Riga Technical University Kalku iela 1 Riga, LV 1658 Latvia Phone: +371 7089523 Fax: 371 7089590 E-mail: Janis.Osis@cs.rtu.lv

Born: April 6, 1929, Valmiera district, Kauguru pagasts, Latvia

Interests:

• Topological Modelling
• Modelling of Complex Systems
• Object Modelling and UML
• Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design
• Applied Computer Science
• Mechatronic Systems
• Formal Methods of Software Engineering

Since 1965 the research field is Topological Modelling with applications in Technical and Medical Diagnostics. Recent fields of interest are Object-Oriented System Analysis, Modelling and Design. Topological Functioning Model Support for Software Engineering.

Languages: Latvian, English, German, Russian.

Education:

• University of Latvia (Faculty of Mechanics) cum laude, 1953.
• Dr.sc.ing. (Candidate of Science in former USSR, Ph.D. in Western countries), Kaunas Technological University (former Kaunas Polytechnic Institute) , Lithuania, 1961.
• Dr.habil.sc.ing. (Doctor of Science in former USSR), Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga, Latvia, 1972.

Experience

• Assistant, Faculty of Mechanics, State University of Latvia, 1956-1958

   Riga Technical University:

• Lecturer, Faculty of Electroenergetics,  1958-1961
• Docent and Dean, Faculty of Automatics and Computer Engineering, 1963-1967
• Senior Researcher, Faculty of Automatics and Computer Engineering,  1968-1969
• Associate Professor, Faculty of Automatics and Computer Science,  1970-1978
• Professor and Head of Chair, Faculty of Automatics and Computer Science,  1979-1993
• Professor and Director, Specialized Institute of Applied Computer Science,  1994-2000
• Professor, Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, 2001-

    Abroad:

• Visiting Researcher, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley, USA, 1967
• Visiting Researcher, Dipartimento di Matematica Pura ed Applicata, Universita’ degli Studi di Padova, Italia, 1995

   

Honours and Awards:

• Diploma of Latvian Supreme Council, 1962
• Honorary Worker, Riga Technical University, 1992
• Honorary Member, Latvian Academy of Sciences, 1998
• The Latvian Academy of Sciences, Joint Stock Company "DATI" and the Education Foundation of Latvia Eizens Arina Prize for life-long contribution to computer sciences and informatics, 2004  .

Professional Activities and Memberships:

• Member of the International Editorial Board, Journal Automatic Control and Computer Sciences, Allerton Press, Inc. Riga, New York, 1967-
• Member of the International Editorial Board for the Journal Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Series-Computer Science (5), 2000 -
• Member, Latvian Association of Scientists, 1988 -
• Member, Senate of Riga Technical University, 1990-1999
• Member of Auditing Commission, Riga Technical University, 1990 - 2000
• President of the Latvian National Organization of Automatics, 1992-1996
• Member of the Board Latvian National Organization of Automatics (LANO), 1992 - 2003
• Associated Member, International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC), 1992 -
• Member, Latvian Council of Science Expert Committee on Informatics, 1993-
• Chairman, Habilitation Council on Informatics, Riga Technical University, Latvia, 1992-1997
• Member, Habilitation and Promotion Council on Informatics, Riga Technical University, Latvia, 1997-
• Member, Habilitation and Promotion Council on Computer Science, University of Latvia, 1992-
• Head of Master and Doctoral Studies, Chair of Applied Computer Science, Riga Technical University, 1993 –
• Member, Council of Riga Information Technology Institute, 1993 - 
• Member of Council, Faculty o Computer Science and Information Technology, 2001-
• Head of Continual Scientific Seminar: Data, Intellect, Technology, Formalization (DITF), Institute of Applied Computer Systems, 2001 –
• Member of the European Association of Software Science and Technology (EASST), 2003 –

Courses:

• Automatic Control
• Technical Cybernetics
• Topological Modelling
• Programming Language ADA
• Object-Oriented System Analysis
• Problems of Hybrid System Analysis
• Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
• Technology of Software Development
• Advanced Topics of Applied Computer Science
• Methods and Development Trends of Applied Computer Science
• Advanced Aspects of Object-Oriented Software System Development

Abroad:

• Topological Models of System Functioning. University of Lincheping, Sweden, 1994
• Functional Description of Complex Systems Based on Topological Models. University of Padua, Italy, 1995 and 2001.
• Topological Modelling for Knowledge Representation Analysis and Synthesis. Consiglio Nacionale delle Ricerche, Instituto per Ricerche di Dinamica delli Sistemi e di Bioingeneria - LADSEB- CNR, Padua, Italy, 1995. 

Recent/Representative Publications:

• J.Osis. Automatic Control and Regulation, 1969, Riga: Zvaigzne,  267pp. (in Latvian).
• J.Osis. The topological model of system functioning.- Automatics and Computer Science, Riga, 1969, 6, pp.44-50 (in Russian).
• J.Osis, J.Gelfandbein, Z.Markovich, N.Novozshilova. Diagnostics Based on Digraph Models (with Examples from Automotive and Aviation Techniques), 1991, Moscow: Transport Publ., 245pp. (in Russian).
• J.Osis, J.Gelfandbein, Z.Markovich, N.Novozshilova. Classification System KLARA. - Automatic Control and Computer Science, Riga, 1994, 2, pp.37-42.
• J.Osis, E.Ginters et.al. Object oriented modelling and simulation using LATISS. - Proc. of the 22nd Conference of the ASU. Clernont-Ferrand, France. July 1996. pp.136-145.
• J.Osis, P.Rusakov. Comparing of some object oriented programming languages. Proc. of the 31^st Spring International Conference "Modelling and Simulations of Systems", Hradec nad Moravici, Czech Republic, April 28-30, 1997, vol.1, pp.197-202.
• J.Osis, O.Ivasiuta. Advanced Methodologies for Object-Oriented System Analysis. Proc. of the 31^st Spring International Conference "Modelling and Simulations of Systems", Hradec nad Moravici, Czech Republic, April 28-30, 1997, pp.37-42.
• J.Osis, L.Beghi. Topological Modelling of Biological Systems. Modelling and Control in Biomedical systems, Oxford: Pergamon Elsevier Science, 1997, pp.337-342.
• J. Osis. Development of Object-Oriented Methods for Hybrid System Analysis and Design. – Proceedings of the 23^rd Conference of the ASU. Stara Lesna, Slovakia, 1997, pp. 162-170.
• J. Osis, U. Sukovskis, A. Teilans. Business Process Modeling and Simulation Based on Topological Approach. – Proceedings of the 9^th European Simulation Symposium and Exhibition, Passau, Germany, 1997, pp. 496-501.
• J. Osis, M. Zilbers. Foundation of the Concept of Usage of Associative Algebra as formal basis of Object-Oriented Database Management Systems. – Modern Aspects of Management Science, 1, RTU, Riga, 1997, pp. 175-183.
• J.Osis, O.Ivasiuta, P.Rusakovs. Advances object-oriented modelling techniques for large scale systems. - Proc. of the 8^th IFAC (International Federation of Automatic Control) Symposium on Large Scale Systems: Theory and Applications, University of Patras, vol.2, Rio Patras, Greece, 1998, pp.816-821.
• J.Osis, O.Ivasiuta. Comparison of advanced object-oriented modelling methods. - Proc. of the 32^nd Spring International Conference "Modelling and Simulations of Systems"(MOSIS'98), Svaty Hostyn, Czech Republic, 1998, vol.1, pp.83-90.
• J.Osis, P.Rusakovs. Description of complex systems with Ada'95, Java and C++. - Proc. of the 32^nd Spring International Conference "Modelling and Simulations of Systems"(MOSIS'98), Svaty Hostyn, Czech Republic, 1998, vol.2, pp.99-106.
• J.Osis, P.Rusakovs. Concurrency in the object-oriented approach: Ada'95 and Java. - Proc.of the 33^rd International conference "Modelling and Simulations of Systems", (MOSIS'99), Roznov pod Radohostem, Czech Republic, 1999, V. ISM'99, pp.147-154
• O.Ivasiuta, J.Osis. Methodics to comparing Software design methodologies. - Proc.of the 33^rd International conference "Modelling and Simulations of Systems", (MOSIS'99), Roznov pod Radohostem, Czech Republic, 1999, V. ISM'99, pp.67-74.
• P.Legovini, J.Osis, A.Giacomini, L.Beghi. Anemia control in chronic renal failure. - Proceedings 4^th IFAC Symposium on Modelling and Control in Biomedical Systems (including Biological Systems), Pergamon-Elsevier Sci., 2000, pp.177-182
• J.Osis. Brief survey of object-oriented approach. - Scientific Proc. Riga Technical University. Computer Science. Applied Computer Systems, 2001, vol. 3, N 2, pp. 23-32.
• G.Alksnis, J.Osis. Category theoryand computer science. - Scientific Proc. Riga Technical University. Computer Science. Applied Computer Systems, 2001, vol. 3, N 2, pp. 42-52.
• J. Osis, J. Silins. Specifics of modelling of embedded systems. – Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Series – Computer Science (5), vol.13, Riga, RTU, 2002, pp. 173-180.
• G. Alksnis, J. Osis. Formalization of Software Engineering by means of the theory of Categories. – Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Series – Computer Science (5), vol. 13, Riga, RTU, 2002, pp.157-163.
• J. Osis. Extension of Software Development Process for Mechatronic and Embedded Systems. – Proceedings of the 32^nd International Conference on Computers and Industrial Engineering, University of Limerick, Ireland, 11 –13 August, 2003, pp. 305 – 310.
• J. Osis. Topological Functioning Model Support for Software Engineering. – Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Series - Computer Science (5), Applied Computer Systems, vol. 17, Riga, RTU, 2003, pp. 31 – 42.
• J.Birgelis, J. Osis. Generalization of MDA un Software Synthesis. – Scientific Proceedings of Riga Technical University, Series - Computer Science (5), Applied Computer Systems, vol. 22, Riga, RTU, 2005, pp. 217 – 228.

   

Research Projects:

• J.Osis (Head of Project). Topological Models and Algorithms. Application to Medicine. Latvian Council of Science (1991-1993).
• J. Osis (Leading Researcher of Project). Intelligent System for Development of Structured System Analysis Methods and Tools. Latvian Council of Science (1994-1996)

• J.Osis (Head of Project). Development of Object-Oriented Methods for Hybrid System Analysis, Design and Programming. Latvian Council of Science (1997-2000).
• J.Osis (Head of Project). Topological Model Based Object-Oriented System Analysis and Design for Mechatronic Systems. Latvian Council of Science ( 2001 - 2004).
• J.Osis (Head of Project). Formalization aspects of software development for business and embedded systems in frame of MDA. Latvian Council of Science ( 2005 - ).

   

  But the creative principle resides in mathematics. In a certain sense, I hold it true that pure thought can grasp reality, as the ancients dreamed.

                                                                                Albert Einstein

   

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